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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z450 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Casio EX-Z450

 WG-4 GPS EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 EX-Z450 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 and the WG-4 GPS.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $210